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Prep Better With RITES SAT Workshop

July 12, 2019 by Suzanne McDonald Leave a Comment

More people are applying to college than ever before. For students this means that the competition is steep and the acceptance rates are naturally dropping.  In 2018, over 1.5 million applications were submitted on CommonApp. According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the average acceptance rate for college is 66.1%. This is much better than the Ivy League 5-10%, … [Read more...]

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RICAS: Beat the Odds

December 14, 2018 by Lisa Bigney Leave a Comment

RICAS Scores: Beat the Odds

By now most of us have read the results of the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) test with schools’ proficiency scores ranging from single digits to 40thpercentiles. True, there are some outliers in suburban schools with scores in the 70thpercentiles.  But, for most kids in urban schools, the low scores reflect the daily struggles students face each day in classrooms. They just … [Read more...]

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Steps to Get SAT or ACT Accommodations

October 2, 2017 by Halley Lavenstein Leave a Comment

How to apply for accommodations for SAT or ACT If you have already had accommodations for tests in school, such as extended time or large-print text, you probably already know there is a specific process to get this type of accommodation for the SAT and ACT tests. If you are new to requesting accommodations, there are many pieces you need to know.  Either way, it takes time to get approval for … [Read more...]

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Easy Ways to Study SMARTER, Not Harder

June 13, 2017 by Halley Lavenstein 1 Comment

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Preparing for final exams can lead to anxiety and stress for many students. Planning ahead can reduce this stress and help you manage your study time more effectively. To study SMARTER, not harder, here are some tips for exam success: Start to study at least two weeks in advance of your exams. Begin the process by making a list of all the courses for which you have exams, and then estimate … [Read more...]

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Score Higher with ACT and SAT Practice Tips from the Experts

May 18, 2017 by Halley Lavenstein 2 Comments

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Secrets for Successful SAT and ACT Prep and Practice Do you have a high school student thinking about taking the SAT or ACT next fall? Are you familiar with how the tests have changed and what it means for your teen? We’ll let you in on a little secret...teens who start planning and practicing now in the summer for this important test won’t be as overwhelmed by having to add SAT or ACT practice … [Read more...]

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